Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
10 great places to walk in West Lothian
The long-awaited arrival of the Scottish summer is finally here. But how long the sun will last is debatable, for, as all Scots know, good weather is fleeting in this part of the world. So why not take advantage of the Mediterranean heat by going outdoors and exploring the stunning and traditional Scottish landscape? You’ll…
Read MoreFettercairn Distillery plants oaks for the future
Fettercairn Distillery has unveiled a new project to replant an ancient forest as it sets its sights on producing its own single estate Scottish oak matured malt whiskies. With more than 13,000 sessile Quercus petraea and Quercus robur oak saplings planted next to the Distillery on the historic 8,500-acre Fasque Estate, the Fettercairn Forest is…
Read MoreDelight as storm petrels confirmed breeding on isle
Storm petrels have been confirmed breeding on NatureScot’s Isle of May National Nature Reserve for the first time. NatureScot, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and the Isle of May Bird Observatory have suspected there may be a colony on the island since 2019, when storm petrels were first spotted displaying and calling.…
Read MoreFirst killer whale match between Scotland and Norway
What is believed to be the first match of killer whales between Scotland and Norway has been made after experts identified three individuals photographed in southern Norway this month as part of a ‘mystery pod’ seen off Scotland’s west coast in 2018. The discovery solves a three-year enigma after the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust…
Read MoreSearch is on for Great British Beach Clean volunteers
The Marine Conservation Society is holding its annual Great British Beach Clean – and is calling for volunteers from across Scotland to join in and help. Scotland’s beaches and seas are a haven for an incredible variety of wildlife, which are put at risk by pollution. Animals can get tangled in plastic packaging, become distressed,…
Read MoreA handful of stalls left at first Glenalmond farmers’ market
Just a few stalls remain for the first-ever two-day celebration of quality Scottish food and drink at Glenalmond College in Perthshire. The Glenalmond Farmers’ Market will be held at the acclaimed school on the weekend of August 21 and 22 when more than 40 stalls will be set up in the Quad at the heart…
Read MoreThe August 2021 issue of Scottish Field is out now
The August edition of Scottish Field has arrived in shops – and we’re celebrating all things gin. This month, we reveal the results of the annual Scottish Field Gin Challenge, as we pick our top drinks in three categories. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘We drinkers seem to have split into two camps over the past…
Read MoreThe Queen’s Balmoral stud manager comes to the fair
The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair has announced a special guest for this year’s event. Celebrating conservation and the countryside, this year’s fair, with headline sponsor NFU Mutual, takes places from 24-26 September at Scone Palace. The GWCT Scottish Game Fair has announced that Sylvia Ormiston, stud manager at the Balmoral Estate,…
Read MoreEuropean Beaver Tours launched on Atholl Estates
With the discovery of beaver habitats in a quiet and tranquil location near Dunkeld, Atholl Estates in Highland Perthshire is introducing dedicated tours. This will give people the chance to catch a glimpse of these elusive animals, which are critical to the countryside’s ecological balance. Starting this month and running until September, the European Beaver…
Read MoreA fascinating insight to restoring Scotland’s skies
In the current climate, Restoring The Wild: Sixty Years of Rewilding Our Skies is more important than ever. Roy Dennis has spent his entire career working in Scotland on the conservation of rare birds and the reintroduction of lost species. With chapters titled ‘Endurance’, ‘Optimism’, ‘Global Vision’ and ‘Legacy’, Roy’s passion and love of wildlife…
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